Corporations gave over $50M to voting restriction backers
Companies donated at least $50 million to lawmakers who supported voting restrictions, including $22 million in the 2020 campaign cycle.
Companies donated at least $50 million to lawmakers who supported voting restrictions, including $22 million in the 2020 campaign cycle.
EXPLAINER: What does Georgia's new GOP election law do?
The sweeping rewrite of Georgia’s election rules represents the first big set of changes since former President Donald Trump’s repeated, baseless claims of fraud following his presidential loss to Joe Biden.
The sweeping rewrite of Georgia’s election rules represents the first big set of changes since former President Donald Trump’s repeated, baseless claims of fraud following his presidential loss to Joe Biden.
Moderation, sometimes, for Georgia GOP despite voting law
Amid a supernova of criticism over Georgia’s new voting law, Republicans are still trying to appeal to swing voters in a state where Democrats have now proved they can win.
Amid a supernova of criticism over Georgia’s new voting law, Republicans are still trying to appeal to swing voters in a state where Democrats have now proved they can win.
Boycott of Georgia companies next week in response to voting law
Some Georgians have already started boycotting companies headquartered in Georgia, ahead of the April 7th date.
Some Georgians have already started boycotting companies headquartered in Georgia, ahead of the April 7th date.
Sen. Ossoff announces $1.6 billion in funding for metro Atlanta schools
Senator Jon Ossoff spent Thursday afternoon at Cascade Elementary School in Atlanta announcing billions of dollars for schools in north Georgia.
Senator Jon Ossoff spent Thursday afternoon at Cascade Elementary School in Atlanta announcing billions of dollars for schools in north Georgia.
Faith leaders announce boycott of Coke, Home Depot, Delta over Georgia voting bill
Organizers are upset that the companies didn't publicly speak out against the controversial legislation before it passed.
Organizers are upset that the companies didn't publicly speak out against the controversial legislation before it passed.
Georgia Rep. Park Cannon vows to fight arrest
The Georgia lawmaker who was arrested after knocking on the door of the governor's ceremonial office is breaking her silence.
The Georgia lawmaker who was arrested after knocking on the door of the governor's ceremonial office is breaking her silence.
Troup County family celebrates passage of law named for their son
Moments after the Georgia House of Representatives gave final passage to House Bill 43, the primary sponsor, state Rep. Wes Cantrell, R-Woodstock, sent Serenity Graham a text message.
Moments after the Georgia House of Representatives gave final passage to House Bill 43, the primary sponsor, state Rep. Wes Cantrell, R-Woodstock, sent Serenity Graham a text message.
Biden 'supports' moving MLB All-Star game over Georgia voting law
President Joe Biden has says he would support the 2021 MLB All-Star game leaving Atlanta due to Georgia's new controversial election law.
President Joe Biden has says he would support the 2021 MLB All-Star game leaving Atlanta due to Georgia's new controversial election law.
Sine Die: What passed and failed the 2021 Georgia legislative session
Georgia lawmakers were busy on the final day of the 2021 General Assembly. The only constitutional obligation lawmakers are required is to pass each general session a budget, something lawmakers worked well into the evening hashing out.
Georgia lawmakers were busy on the final day of the 2021 General Assembly. The only constitutional obligation lawmakers are required is to pass each general session a budget, something lawmakers worked well into the evening hashing out.
'Max Gruver Act' passes cracking down on hazing in Georgia
State lawmakers gave final passage on Wednesday to a bill aimed at cracking down on hazing in Georgia. The "Max Gruver Act" was named for a Roswell teenager who died as the result of hazing at Louisiana State University four years ago.
State lawmakers gave final passage on Wednesday to a bill aimed at cracking down on hazing in Georgia. The "Max Gruver Act" was named for a Roswell teenager who died as the result of hazing at Louisiana State University four years ago.
Georgia legislators pass bill that restricts defunding police
A Georgia bill that restrict ability of local governments to defund police departments passed on Wednesday.
A Georgia bill that restrict ability of local governments to defund police departments passed on Wednesday.
Lawmakers vote to repeal a citizen’s arrest law
Just 13 deaths after the death of Ahmaud Arbery, Georgia lawmakers have voted to strip citizen's arrest from state law. Arbery was gunned down in February 2020 by two men who claimed they were trying to execute a citizen's arrest. The House passed with a single "No" vote. Lawmakers have called the citizen's arrest law antiquated and no longer has a place in the state.
Just 13 deaths after the death of Ahmaud Arbery, Georgia lawmakers have voted to strip citizen's arrest from state law. Arbery was gunned down in February 2020 by two men who claimed they were trying to execute a citizen's arrest. The House passed with a single "No" vote. Lawmakers have called the citizen's arrest law antiquated and no longer has a place in the state.
Georgia voting law reaction: Coca-Cola, Delta, others issue responses
Activists are calling for boycotts of Georgia companies that hesitated to challenge sweeping election reform signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp on March 25.
Activists are calling for boycotts of Georgia companies that hesitated to challenge sweeping election reform signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp on March 25.
Georgia voting law: Protestors leave water bottles at state Capitol
In response to new state voting laws, Georgia faith leaders staged a tongue-in-cheek protest at the state Capitol on Wednesday, the last day of the legislative session.
In response to new state voting laws, Georgia faith leaders staged a tongue-in-cheek protest at the state Capitol on Wednesday, the last day of the legislative session.
Delta CEO: New Georgia voting bill 'based on a lie'
Delta CEO Ed Bastian said in a memo that he needed "to make it crystal clear that" Georgia's new election law was "unacceptable."
Delta CEO Ed Bastian said in a memo that he needed "to make it crystal clear that" Georgia's new election law was "unacceptable."
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank responds to Georgia's election reforms
Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United Owner Arthur Blank said Tuesday afternoon he believes voting should be made "easier, not harder for every eligible citizen" and his business and non-profit partners plan to support efforts to advance voting access.
Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United Owner Arthur Blank said Tuesday afternoon he believes voting should be made "easier, not harder for every eligible citizen" and his business and non-profit partners plan to support efforts to advance voting access.
Cobb leader says moving MLB All-Star game in protest would hurt business
Calls are growing to boycott some of Georgia's major companies over the state's new election law. Sports events are also being targeted, including the MLB All-Star game this summer.
Calls are growing to boycott some of Georgia's major companies over the state's new election law. Sports events are also being targeted, including the MLB All-Star game this summer.
Georgia won't rate schools and districts for 2nd year
Georgia will not grade schools and districts using state test results for the second year in a row, the state Department of Education announced Tuesday, saying federal officials had waived the requirement for the state accountability system.
Georgia will not grade schools and districts using state test results for the second year in a row, the state Department of Education announced Tuesday, saying federal officials had waived the requirement for the state accountability system.
Democrats dispute police report in Georgia lawmaker’s arrest
Allies of a Democratic lawmaker arrested last week during a protest of Georgia’s new Republican-backed election law are strongly pushing back on a police report that compares the lawmaker knocking on the door of the governor’s office to the violent storming of the U.S. Capitol by a pro-Trump mob in January.
Allies of a Democratic lawmaker arrested last week during a protest of Georgia’s new Republican-backed election law are strongly pushing back on a police report that compares the lawmaker knocking on the door of the governor’s office to the violent storming of the U.S. Capitol by a pro-Trump mob in January.